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Environmental Advisor - Hybrid - Bridgwater, UK


Company : EDF


Location : Bridgwater,


Created : 2025-07-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Environmental Advisor - Bridgwater, UKAbout the RoleHinkley Point C, Bridgwater (full-time, site- based)Join us at the forefront of sustainable construction. As an Environmental Advisor at Hinkley Point C, youll play a vital role in ensuring one of the UKs most ambitious infrastructure projects meets the highest environmental standards.The OpportunityAt Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes.As an Environmental Advisor, youll ensure that environmental legislation and permit requirements are met across the HPC site. Youll work closely with contractors and stakeholders to identify improvements, maintain compliance, and promote best practices. This is a site-based role where your guidance will help shape a greener future.Pay, Benefits & CultureThe salary for this role is54,000 (Grade B). We offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. Were talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.Here, we do right by each other and everyones welcome. Were on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Wed like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.Were a disability confident employer and well do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. Thats why we support you to pursue a career thats unique to you. Because success is personal.What Youll Be DoingYoull be the eyes and ears of environmental compliance on siteconducting inspections, offering expert advice, and ensuring that contractors meet environmental standards. Your work will help prevent incidents and promote sustainable practices.Youll support audits, review environmental management plans, maintain permit compliance, and lead investigations into environmental issues. Your insights will shape how we manage compliance at site.This role also involves working with external partners and regulators, contributing to tenders, and helping to manage small packages of work. Your influence will be felt across the entire HPC site.The role requires occasional weekend working to support site operations and ensure continuous environmental oversight.Who You AreYouve got expertise in an environmental or related discipline, with hands-on experience in a construction environment. You understand UK environmental legislation and have worked within an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned with ISO14001.Youre confident working independently, with strong communication and influencing skills. You know how to build relationships with contractors and regulators alike, and youre comfortable interpreting environmental data and leading investigations.Experience with soil and materials management or EPR permit compliance is a bonusbut your passion for environmental excellence is what really sets you apart.Additionally, you must meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which generally requires you to have been a UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years.Applications close for this role on Friday 4th July, with interviews following shortly after.#HinkleyPointCJobs #LI-Hybrid #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobsSuccess is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.